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Onion rings vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion rings and Turnip

  • Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Turnip is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 28% more than Turnip.
  • Turnip has 194 times less Saturated Fat than Onion rings. Onion rings has 2.137g of Saturated Fat, while Turnip has 0.011g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven and Turnips, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 9% 17% 11% 28% 7.4% 12% 8.7% 17% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0.6% 0% 10% 6.9% 7.5% 12% 21% 0% 0.25% 11% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34000%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1212.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
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6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +360%
Contains more FatsFats +14200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425.5%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more WaterWater +98.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
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16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14301.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Onion rings Turnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion rings Turnip Opinion
Calories 276kcal 28kcal Onion rings
Protein 4.14g 0.9g Onion rings
Fats 14.3g 0.1g Onion rings
Vitamin C 1.6mg 21mg Turnip
Net carbs 31.59g 4.63g Onion rings
Carbs 33.79g 6.43g Onion rings
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Onion rings
Calcium 31mg 30mg Onion rings
Potassium 123mg 191mg Turnip
Iron 1.25mg 0.3mg Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g 3.8g Turnip
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g Onion rings
Copper 0.073mg 0.085mg Turnip
Zinc 0.42mg 0.27mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 71mg 27mg Onion rings
Sodium 370mg 67mg Turnip
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.348mg 0.134mg Onion rings
Selenium 5.6µg 0.7µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.185mg 0.04mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.03mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 1.349mg 0.4mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.2mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.117mg 0.09mg Onion rings
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0.1µg Onion rings
Folate 33µg 15µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0.053g 0g Turnip
Choline 10.7mg 11.1mg Turnip
Saturated Fat 2.137g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 0.006g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 7.633g 0.053g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.009mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg 0.025mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg 0.036mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg 0.033mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg 0.036mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg 0.011mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.017mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg 0.03mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg 0.014mg Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion rings Turnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Onion rings
11%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Onion rings
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip
Turnip contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/nutrients
  2. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.